Wirgau

Wirgau Meaning & Origin

About Wirgau
The surname Wirgau is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wirge," meaning "warrior" or "soldier." It is a occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a warrior or had a strong and courageous personality. Over time, the surname Wirgau has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Wirgau is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Wirgau: 361
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 56,588
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wirgau based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Wirgau is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 R G
🌐 IPA
/wirgau*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARK', 'FRK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wirgau in Braille

Here's how to represent Wirgau in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Wirgau in braille

How to sign the name Wirgau using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Wirgau using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Wirgau in sign language

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